2003 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · OV53 HGZ
2003 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 88,559 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV53 HGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 88,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV53 HGZ Mileage History
- 20/10/202185,626 mi
- 18/10/202287,065 mi+1,439 mi
- 18/10/202287,066 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/202388,554 mi+1,488 mi
- 13/10/202388,559 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV53 HGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (OV53 HGZ) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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